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1 dead after Brightline train collides with car in Pompano Beach

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POMPANO BEACH, Fla. — Crews are investigating an incident in Pompano Beach involving a car and a Brightline train that left one person dead Tuesday morning.

NBC Miami said the vehicle and train collided just after 10 a.m. at North Dixie Highway and Atlantic Boulevard.

Witnesses say the gates were down when the car went around them and was struck.

One person was killed inside the car while no one on the train was hurt. Officials have not released the victim's name.

The passengers on the train are being bused to a separate location.

Courtesy of our news partner at NBC Miami